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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Online Master of Education
Advance Your Impact as an Education Leader with Tulane’s Online MEd
Hone your leadership skills with real-world relevant courses and applied learning opportunities through the online Master of Education (MEd) from the School of Professional Advancement at Tulane University. Our program was designed to help future education leaders improve the equitability and inclusivity of teaching practices within their communities.
Our Online Master of Education by the Numbers
30
Total Credits*
Completed 100% Online
*33 Credits for MEd with Graduate Certificate in Special Education.
4
Specializations
Offered as Certificates
2 Years
to Complete**
**Total time to complete the program may vary based on the number of credits taken each semester. Cohorts begin in fall, spring, or summer semesters.
$900
Per Credit Hour
Based on 2026-2027 Tuition Rates
Earn an Online Master of Education and a Graduate Certificate That Match Your Interests and Career Goals
The field of education contains a broad variety of professions, all of which are unified by the shared values of ingenuity, empowerment, and collaboration. For this reason, Tulane SoPA offers students the flexibility and opportunity to specialize and earn the following graduate certificates in a specific area of education that can be pursued and applied towards the fulfillment of the MEd:
*This graduate certificate is 6 courses or 18 credits on its own, bringing the total to a 33 credit hour requirement for the MEd.
Earn an Online Master of Education and a Graduate Certificate That Match Your Interests and Career Goals
The field of education contains a broad variety of professions, all of which are unified by the shared values of ingenuity, empowerment, and collaboration. For this reason, The School of Professional Advancement offers students the flexibility and opportunity to specialize and earn the following graduate certificates in a specific area of education that can be pursued and applied towards the fulfillment of the MEd.
*This graduate certificate is 6 courses or 18 credits on its own, bringing the total to a 33 credit hour requirement for the MEd.
Study Systems of Today to Create Solutions for Tomorrow
Over the course of the program, students will follow a curriculum with both synchronous and asynchronous elements, engage with their diverse cohort of peers, and learn how to apply their expanding knowledge base to serve their communities. Assuming a regular pace of study (two to three courses per semester) for the spring, summer, and fall semesters, the average time for completion is two years. Certificates may be completed in one to two semesters.
Our graduates will become teacher leaders, instructional designers, corporate trainers, and educational consultants. An MEd from Tulane prepares you to innovate, lead, and achieve your career aspirations.
Online MEd Tuition & Financial Aid
$900
Per Credit Hour
Based on 2026-2027 tuition rates, which are subject to change each year.
30
Total Credits*
*With the exception of the three-credit state endorsement add-on for the Special Education certificate, bringing the total credits earned to 33.
$27,000
Approximate Total Tuition
Tuition approximation is for 30 total credits and does not include additional fees.
$21,600
Approximate Total Tuition With 20% Discount Applied
Discounted tuition rate subject to scholarship eligibility.
Tulane’s School of Professional Advancement offers financial aid options to help you manage the cost of your education. If you qualify, financial aid can support expenses such as tuition, books, fees, transportation, and personal living costs. Explore your eligibility and find the financial aid resources available to help you invest in your future.
Application Requirements
For your Tulane application to be considered complete, please upload the following materials to your online application portal.
1
A personal statement that includes your career goals and/or career interests (300-500 words).
2
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for admission review, official transcripts are required upon acceptance to register for classes.
3
A current resume or CV that details your academic history and all previous professional experience, including internships and fellowships.
4
A nonrefundable application fee of $50.
You Can Make a Difference—We Can Help
We encourage you to lead from where you are.
Rather than upholding the misconception that teachers must leave the classroom to effect greater change, our MEd prepares graduates to lead education forward in their chosen environment.
To further this mission, we offer scholarships dedicated solely to educators and service-oriented professionals to help make our degrees more accessible.
We understand that teaching is a vocation.
For many, a job in education is more than just a career, which is why we offer more than just a degree. Our four specialized areas of study can be pursued as graduate certificates at no extra cost.
The modality of our MEd also empowers students who are currently teaching or working in other capacities to earn their degree while remaining in the workforce. In other words, we won’t ask you to leave your field in order to learn how you can improve it.
Our nation needs education leaders. And they make more of a difference than the public realizes.
When properly prepared, effective school leaders improve student achievement, increase teacher satisfaction and retention, and promote equitable school outcomes.1 The impact you can make as an MEd graduate is vast and invaluable for your students, colleagues, and society at large. Take the first step today by starting your application or contacting an enrollment advisor.
Why Tulane School of Professional Advancement?
While it can be efficient to dedicate an entire year or two to earning your graduate degree, not everyone has the flexibility in their personal or professional lives to do so. The School of Professional Advancement at Tulane University is dedicated to supporting working students as they seek to expand their skill set and advance their careers.
We believe that unconventional backgrounds create innovative and brave leaders. By housing this master’s program within SoPA, we hope to encourage applicants of all academic and professional backgrounds to become changemakers within the field of education.
- No GRE/GMAT requirement.
- No language testing requirements for international applicants.
- No professional prerequisites.
As a school, we’re proud to reduce the barrier to entry while maintaining an engaging and dynamic learning environment. Visit our admission page to explore application requirements.
Have Questions?
Have any questions about the online Master of Education at the School of Professional Asvancement? Visit our MEd FAQ page for more information.
